[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Flock Safety

United States

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$171,000 – $200,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Public Safety, Technology, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of PostgreSQL experience (querying, schema design, and performance tuning)
3+ years of database architecture experience
8+ years of backend development experience, including at least 4+ years using Go in production
Building scalable, high-performance Go microservices
Proficiency with message queues, pub/sub systems, or event-driven architectures
Deep knowledge of Go internals and concurrency patterns (goroutines, channels, sync primitives)
Expertise in profiling and optimizing Go applications for latency and throughput
Understanding of Go memory management, profiling, and performance optimization
Designing REST and gRPC APIs consumed by multiple clients and services
Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana)
Experience in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Understand team workflows and processes
Meet with key stakeholders
Understand Aviation products and service architecture
Ability to perform in role with minimal or no guidance
Participate in API and service architecture reviews
Contribute to platform architecture improvements and code quality initiatives
Support platform improvements and scalability projects
Lead a database and service (incomplete in description)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GolangPostgreSQLdistributed systemsbackend developmentmicroservicesAPIssystem architectureperformance tuning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior Software Engineer, Backend position?

The salary range is $171K - $200K.

Is this position remote, and are there any location restrictions?

This is a fully remote position available only to candidates in the USA.

What are the key skills required for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Key requirements include 8+ years of backend development with 4+ years in Go, 3+ years of PostgreSQL experience (querying, schema design, performance tuning), proficiency in building scalable Go microservices, and expertise in Go internals, concurrency patterns, and observability tools.

What is the company culture like at Flock Safety?

Flock Safety has a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, bold thinking, teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems in an intense but rewarding environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate is a 'manager of one' with deep expertise in Golang and PostgreSQL, experience scaling production Go systems, excellent asynchronous communication skills for a fully remote team, and the ability to excel individually and collaboratively.

Flock Safety

License plate reader cameras for crime prevention

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety provides a system aimed at enhancing public safety through crime prevention while ensuring privacy and reducing bias. The main product is a network of license plate reader cameras that capture essential vehicle information, which helps in solving crimes. These cameras utilize machine learning technology to ensure that the data collected is objective and ethically used. Flock Safety serves a variety of clients, including neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement agencies in over 1,000 cities. The company operates on a subscription model, where clients pay for the installation, maintenance, and access to data and analytics. This approach not only generates a steady revenue stream but also allows clients to benefit from ongoing updates and support. Flock Safety's goal is to create safer communities by providing effective crime prevention tools that respect individual privacy and foster trust between the public and law enforcement.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$372.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

12 paid holidays

Fully-paid health benefits

16 weeks of parental leave

Work from home allowance

Learning & development stipend

Home office stipend

Risks

Privacy concerns may lead to legal challenges affecting ALPR technology operations.

Integration of drone technology may increase operational costs and financial strain.

Economic downturns could reduce client spending on subscription-based services.

Differentiation

Flock Safety integrates ALPR cameras with AI for unbiased crime-solving data.

The company offers a full-service, maintenance-free technology solution for public safety.

Flock Safety's platform combines community power to enhance safety across cities and businesses.

Upsides

Acquisition of Aerodome enhances drone technology for public safety solutions.

Partnership with MS2 expands AI Traffic Analytics capabilities for state agencies.

Solar-Powered Condor video solutions increase market penetration in infrastructure-lacking areas.

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